Enrollment
310
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Mountain, NV
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320024000866
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Battle Mountain · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Battle Mountain, NV.
School address
District: Lander County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320024000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School is a mid-sized elementary school in Battle Mountain, Nevada, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lander County School District also operates Battle Mountain Elementary School (432 students) and Battle Mountain High School (309 students) alongside Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School compares
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 49% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Nevada - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lander County School District, which includes Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School.
$14,752
Per student
-10%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 28.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Combined Schools | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
How many students attend Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School?
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Mountain, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School is 23.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School?
39.2% of students at Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Battle Mountain, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School?
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School rank among public schools in Battle Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Battle Mountain, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Battle Mountain on the city page.
Is Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School a good school?
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lander County School District?
Besides Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School, Lander County School District also operates Battle Mountain Elementary School (432 students), Battle Mountain High School (309 students), and Austin Combined Schools (8 students). See the Lander County School District district page for the complete list.
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